February 1: Big Bangs – In 1814, the Mayon Volcano erupted.Police – In 1920, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police began working.Grand Central Terminal – In 1913, Grand Central Terminal opened in New York City.The Hajj – In 2004, a stampede took place at the holy pilgrimage.Well, It’s a Start – In 1884, the first fascicle of the OED was published.Time to Go – In 1713, the Skirmish at Bender took place.1893 – Thomas Edison built a movie studio.

February 2: Punxsutawney Phil – In 1887, Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania celebrated their first Groundhog’s Day.Iditarod Beginnings – In 1925, diphtheria serum arrived in Nome, Alaska.Castaway – In 1709, Alexander Selkirk was rescued from the deserted island.Ulysses – In 1922, Ulysses by James Joyce was published.Not the Race – In 1933, two were murdered in Le Mans, France.Not the Big Apple Yet – In 1653, New Amsterdam got municipal rights.1935 – The first lie detector was tested.

February 4: 20,000 Leagues – In 1957, the USS Nautilus reached 60,000 nautical miles, like her namesake.Winter Sports – In 1932, the Third Winter Olympic Games began.Codex Sinaiticus– In 1859, the Codex Sinaiticus was discovered.Victimized – In 1974, Patty Hearst was kidnapped.Yalta Conference – In 1945, the conference began in Yalta.Connected – In 1825, Ohio began a major canal project.1861 – The Confederate States of America was formed.

February 5: Articles of Confederation – In 1778, South Carolina became the first state to ratify the Articles.Roger Williams – In 1631, Williams arrived in Boston.Bombs Away – In 1958, a USAF plane drops a nuclear bomb in the waters off Savannah, Georgia.Artiste – In 1919, United Artists studios were formed.Hermitage Museum – In 1852, the museum opened to the public.Welcome Find – In 1869, the world’s largest gold nugget was found.62 – Pompeii and Herculaneum were hit by an earthquake.

February 6: Tobacco Road – In 1987, the US banned smoking in all federal buildings, except Congress.Not So Old – In 1987, President Ronald Reagan became the oldest sitting US President.QEII – In 1952, British King George VI died.Voice Artist – In 1914, Thurl Ravenscroft was born.Trains – In 1815, the first railroad charter in the US was issued.American Colonization Society – In 1820, the society’s first ship left port.1958 – An airplane crash killed most of the Manchester United soccer team staff.

February 7: Pluto v. Neptune – In 1979, Pluto moved inside Neptune’s orbit.Finally – In 1971, Switzerland gave women the vote.The Little Tramp – In 1914, Charlie Chaplin first plays The Little Tramp in the Kid Auto Races at Venice.Mud March – In 1907, the Mud March took place in London.Bonfire of the Vanities – In 1497, Girolamo Savonarola began a bonfire of the vanities.Up In Smoke – In 1904, Baltimore, Maryland suffered a devastating fire.1854 – The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology was established.

February 10: American Mensa – In 1971, American Mensa was formed.Boxing and Brains – In 1933, Ernie Schaaf was injured during a boxing match and died three days later.St. Scholastica Riots – In 1355, The St. Scholastica’s Day riot began.Arsonist – In 2008, the Namdaemun gate was set afire.Boom – In 2009, two satellites crashed in orbit.Taking Charge – In 1306, John Comyn was murdered by Robert the Bruce.1906 – HMS Dreadnought was launched.

February 14: Opening Night – In 1895, The Importance of Being Earnestopened in London.Smooch – In 270, St. Valentine was executed.Scarface vs. Bugs – In 1929, the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre took place in Chicago.Apostles – In 1835, The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles were first named.Women Can Vote – In 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed.GOSH – In 1852, the hospital was founded.1983 – The United American Bank (UAB) collapsed.

February 15: Teddy Bear – In 1903, the first official teddy bear was introduced.Oh, Canada! – In 1965, Canada adopted a new flag.Hemlock – In 399 BC, Socrates drank hemlock.Video – In 2005, You Tube went online.DEWy Eyes – In 1954, the Distant Early Warning Line was agreed upon.Money Conversion – In 1971, the UK changed its monetary system.1493 – Christopher Columbus wrote a letter.

February 17: H L Hunley – In 1864, the first successful sinking of a ship by a submarine took place.Newsweek – In 1933, Newsweek was first published.Miles Standish – In 1621, Miles Standish was appointed first commander of Plymouth colony.Butterfly – In 1904, Madame Butterfly opened in Milan.Giordano Bruno – In 1600, he died.Keep Out – In 1838, the Weenen Massacre took place.2015 – Disaster hit a Mardi Gras parade.

February 19: Cracker Jack – In 1912, Cracker Jack began to include prizes in every box.Bollingen Prize – In 1949, the prizes were first given out.Rockin’ the World – In 1600, the most powerful volcano in South America erupted.Soaps – In 1985, the EastEnders was first broadcast.Mysterious – In 1963, The Feminine Mystique was published.Founding Traitor – In 1807, Aaron Burr was arrested.1913: Pedro Lascuráin became the President of Mexico.

February 20: Iceberg Ahead – In 1856, the ship John Rutledge struck an iceberg and sunk.Medal of Honor – In 1942, Butch O’Hare was declared the first US flying ace during World War II.The Met – In 1872, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art opened.Ice Skating – In 1998, Tara Lipinski won the gold medal at the Olympics.It’s In the Mail – In 1792, the Postal Service Act was signed into law.Up, Up and Away – In 1962, Friendship 7 launched.1472 – King Christian I of Norway was forced to cede land to Scotland.

February 22: Copy Rights – In 1774, perpetual copyrights were banned by the House of Lords.Hello, Dolly – In 1997, the Roslin Institute announced the successful cloning of a sheep.Grady the Cow – In 1949, a cow got stuck in a silo and made national news.The White Rose – In 1943, three young adults were executed.Florida – In 1819, the Adams-Onis Treaty was signed.Bubble Boy – In 1984, David Vetter died.1909 – The Great White Fleet returned.

February 23: The Rotary Club – In 1905, the Rotary Club was formed.Cato Conspiracy – In 1820, the plot to kill British cabinet members was exposed.Gutenberg Bible – In 1455, the Gutenberg Bible was published.ISO – In 1947, a new set of standards were adopted.Tootsie – In 1896, the Tootsie Roll was introduced.Boy Wonder – In 1886, Charles Hall discovered a way to make aluminum cheaply.1739 – Richard Palmer was unmasked.

February 24: Smile – In 1938, DuPont created a nylon-bristle toothbrush.Opera – In 1607, the first opera premiered.Murder, She Wrote – In 1981, Jean Harris was convicted of murder.Religious Persecution – In 303, the new sect, Christians, were the subject of a Roman edict.Just Peachy – In 1868, President Andrew Johnson was impeached.Early School Shooting – In 1984, Tyrone Mitchell opened fire on a school playground.1582 – Pope Gregory XIII issued a papal bull.

February 25: “Do you feel lucky?” – In 1836, Samuel Colt received a patent for his new revolver.Gas Tax – In 1919, the first gas tax in the US was instituted.Cut Off – In 1570, Pope Pius V excommunicated Queen Elizabeth I.Battle Stations – In 1942, Los Angeles was under fire.Sea Change – In 1933, the USS Ranger was launched.Pyrrhic Victory – In 1336, Pilėnai Castle fell.1866 – The Calaveras Skull was found.

February 28: Dord – In 1939, the unknown word DORD was found in Webster’s Dictionary.B&O Railroad – In 1827, a law was passed to form the B&O Railroad.Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen – In 1983, the final episode of M*A*S*H was televised.Betrayal – In 1844, an explosion aboard the USS Princeton shocked the nation.228 – In 1947, a massacre took place in Taiwan.Diplomatic – In 1867, the US breaks off diplomatic relations with the Holy See.1874 – The Claimant was found guilty.

February 29: Hammerin’ Hank – In 1972, Hank Aaron signed with the Atlanta Braves for a record salary.Leap Day – In 1584, the first Leap Day took place.Child Labor Law – In 1916, a new minimum age for workers was passed in South Carolina.Run For Office – In 1932, Bill Murray was on the cover of TIME magazine.At the Shore – In 1916, Dinah Shore was born.Hey, Baby – In 1936, Fanny Brice first presented Baby Snooks.1912 – Piedra Movediza fell.